by Anthony Morabith | Jun 5, 2023 | News, Politics / Govt
The U.S. Supreme Court will not stop Tuesday’s scheduled execution of Michael Tisius. The high court has denied the 42-year-old man’s request to block Missouri from putting him to death. The court’s decision follows a Kansas City Star story reporting an...
by Alisa Nelson | May 31, 2023 | News, Politics / Govt
The current U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that all or parts of 60 Missouri counties are experiencing moderate, severe, or extreme drought conditions. The data has inspired Gov. Mike Parson to sign an executive order declaring a drought alert for Missouri. The...
by Alisa Nelson | May 16, 2023 | Business, Education, News
An effort to help Missouri build and retain a skilled workforce is awaiting a decision from Gov. Mike Parson. During the latest session of the Missouri Legislature, lawmakers passed a bill that would encourage workers to get upskill credentials. Upskill credentials...
by Alisa Nelson | May 15, 2023 | News
Several Missouri legislative bills are awaiting Gov. Mike Parson’s decision, including two Republican priorities that would limit transgender healthcare and sports participation. A Columbia school board member with a transgender child has resigned and plans to move...
by Alisa Nelson | May 11, 2023 | Crime / Courts, News
Missouri has rolled out a state-funded mobile app for public schools across the state to rapidly alert school staff and emergency responders to emergency situations. A news release from Gov. Mike Parson’s office says the alert app is free to schools and users. “We...